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Hermes Blue Lin

Hermès Blue Lin Mini Evelyne Cross Bag
Hermès Blue Lin Mini Evelyne Cross Bag

Hermès Blue Lin Mini Evelyne Cross Bag

$3,799

H 7.5 in W 2.25 in L 6.5 in

Hermès Blue Lin Mini Evelyne Cross Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Hermès Mini Evelyne Bag features jaune ambre Clemence leather, palladium hardware, a

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Kelly Pochette Bag Bleu Lin Swift Leather w PH
Hermès Kelly Pochette Bag Bleu Lin Swift Leather w PH

Hermès Kelly Pochette Bag Bleu Lin Swift Leather w PH

Located in Palm Beach, FL

is rendered in the soft and sophisticated Bleu Lin—a muted, airy blue-grey that embodies understated

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Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu Lin Togo with Palladium Hardware 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu Lin Togo with Palladium Hardware 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu Lin Togo with Palladium Hardware 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Model: Birkin Handbag Bleu Lin Togo with Palladium Hardware 35 Exterior Material: Leather Hermes Color

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu Lin Clemence with Palladium Hardware 30
Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu Lin Clemence with Palladium Hardware 30

Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu Lin Clemence with Palladium Hardware 30

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

: Leather Hermes Color: Bleu Lin (Blue) Interior Material: Leather Hardware Color: Palladium Brand Code: P

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu Lin Togo with Palladium Hardware 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu Lin Togo with Palladium Hardware 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu Lin Togo with Palladium Hardware 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Togo with Palladium Hardware 35 Exterior Material: Leather Hermes Color: Bleu Lin (Blue) Interior

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

35cm Hermes Harlequin / Arlequin Leather Birkin Handbag
35cm Hermes Harlequin / Arlequin Leather Birkin Handbag

35cm Hermes Harlequin / Arlequin Leather Birkin Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

35cm Hermes Harlequin / Arlequin Orange, Sanguine, Blue Lin, Bleu Hydra, Etain and Gold Leather Birkin

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Blue Lin Birkin 35 Bag
Hermes Blue Lin Birkin 35 Bag

Hermes Blue Lin Birkin 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Blue Lin Birkin 35 Bag. Light blue grey color. Excellent condition. Stunning bag. Palladium

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21st Century and Contemporary European Top Handle Bags

2013 Hermes Blue Lin Epsom Leather Kelly 35cm Sellier
2013 Hermes Blue Lin Epsom Leather Kelly 35cm Sellier

2013 Hermes Blue Lin Epsom Leather Kelly 35cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Blue Lin Epsom Leather Kelly 35cm Sellier Reference: HB2494 Serial Number: [Q] Age (Circa

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Bleu Lin blue Clemence leather & Palladium EVELYNE 29 Shoulder Bag
HERMES Bleu Lin blue Clemence leather & Palladium EVELYNE 29 Shoulder Bag

HERMES Bleu Lin blue Clemence leather & Palladium EVELYNE 29 Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermès 'Evelyne III 29' shoulder a¨bag in Bleu Lin Taurillon Clemence leather featuring detachable

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Bleu Lin Epsom 35 cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Bleu Lin Epsom 35 cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Bleu Lin Epsom 35 cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Bleu Lin Epsom 35 cm Birkin is in pristine unworn condition; the protective

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES 2013 50cm Blue Lin Togo Leather HAC Birkin Travel Bag PHW
HERMES 2013 50cm Blue Lin Togo Leather HAC Birkin Travel Bag PHW

HERMES 2013 50cm Blue Lin Togo Leather HAC Birkin Travel Bag PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes 50cm blue in Birkin with white contrast stitching Features "HAC" haut a courroies, which is

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21st Century and Contemporary French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Hermes Blue Lin Clemence Evelyne TPM
Hermes Blue Lin Clemence Evelyne TPM

Hermes Blue Lin Clemence Evelyne TPM

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H 7 in D 2 in L 6.75 in

Hermes Blue Lin Clemence Evelyne TPM

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Blue Lin Evelyne TPM in clemence leather with palladium hardware. This Evelyne III is

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Blue Lin Togo Birkin 35cm Palladium Hardware
Hermes Blue Lin Togo Birkin 35cm Palladium Hardware

Hermes Blue Lin Togo Birkin 35cm Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Blue Lin Birkin 35cm of togo leather with palladium hardware. This Birkin has contrast

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

35cm Hermes Blue Lin Clemence Leather Birkin Bag Handbag
35cm Hermes Blue Lin Clemence Leather Birkin Bag Handbag

35cm Hermes Blue Lin Clemence Leather Birkin Bag Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

35cm Hermes Blue Lin Taurillon Clemence Leather Birkin Handbag | Cream Stitching | Palladium Hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

SO PRETTY NEW COLOR HERMES BIRKIN BAG 35CM BLUE LIN BLEU LIN
SO PRETTY NEW COLOR HERMES BIRKIN BAG 35CM BLUE LIN BLEU LIN

SO PRETTY NEW COLOR HERMES BIRKIN BAG 35CM BLUE LIN BLEU LIN

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

SO PRETTY NEW COLOR HERMES BIRKIN BAG 35CM BLUE LIN BLEU LIN As always, another one of my fab

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

So Pretty New Color Hermes Birkin Bag 35cm Blue Lin Bleu Lin
So Pretty New Color Hermes Birkin Bag 35cm Blue Lin Bleu Lin

So Pretty New Color Hermes Birkin Bag 35cm Blue Lin Bleu Lin

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

SO PRETTY NEW COLOR HERMES BIRKIN BAG 35CM BLUE LIN BLEU LIN As always, another one of my fab

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Lovely New Color Hermes Birkin Bag 35cm Blue Lin Bleu Lin Epsom
Lovely New Color Hermes Birkin Bag 35cm Blue Lin Bleu Lin Epsom

Lovely New Color Hermes Birkin Bag 35cm Blue Lin Bleu Lin Epsom

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

Lovely New Color Hermes Birkin Bag 35cm Blue Lin Bleu Lin Epsom As always, another one of my fab

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

SO PRETTY NEW COLOR HERMES BIRKIN BAG 35CM BLUE LIN BLEU LIN EPS
SO PRETTY NEW COLOR HERMES BIRKIN BAG 35CM BLUE LIN BLEU LIN EPS

SO PRETTY NEW COLOR HERMES BIRKIN BAG 35CM BLUE LIN BLEU LIN EPS

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

AS ALWAYS, ANOTHER ONE OF MY FAB FINDS, HERMES 35CM BIRKIN IN BEAUTIFUL NEW COLOR BLEU LIN 35CM

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES BIRKIN BAG BLUE LIN 40cm WITH GOLD HARDWARE NEW COLOR
HERMES BIRKIN BAG BLUE LIN 40cm WITH GOLD HARDWARE NEW COLOR

HERMES BIRKIN BAG BLUE LIN 40cm WITH GOLD HARDWARE NEW COLOR

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

THE NEW COLOR ..SO GORG HERMES BIRKIN BAG BLUE LIN 40cm WITH GOLD HARDWARE As always, another

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES BIRKIN BAG HSS 35cm MYKONOS BLUE LIN GOLD HARDWARE JaneFinds
HERMES BIRKIN BAG HSS 35cm MYKONOS BLUE LIN GOLD HARDWARE JaneFinds

HERMES BIRKIN BAG HSS 35cm MYKONOS BLUE LIN GOLD HARDWARE JaneFinds

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

As always, another one of my fab finds! HSS Hermes 35cm BIRKIN special order MYKONOS with BLUE LIN

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Natural/Blue Lin Canvas and Leather Herbag Zip 31 Bag
Hermes Natural/Blue Lin Canvas and Leather Herbag Zip 31 Bag

Hermes Natural/Blue Lin Canvas and Leather Herbag Zip 31 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Made from canvas and leather, the Herbag Zip is just as grand as all of Hermes' other handbags

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

New Hermes Kelly Danse Belt-Pouch in Blue lin Evercolor leather, GHW
New Hermes Kelly Danse Belt-Pouch in Blue lin Evercolor leather, GHW

New Hermes Kelly Danse Belt-Pouch in Blue lin Evercolor leather, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Charming Hermes Danse Belt-Pouch in Blue lin Evercolor leather , gold-plated metal hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary French Belt Bags

LOVIN THIS NEW COLOR! Hermes Kelly Bag 32CM BLUE LIN EPSOM PHW
LOVIN THIS NEW COLOR! Hermes Kelly Bag 32CM BLUE LIN EPSOM PHW

LOVIN THIS NEW COLOR! Hermes Kelly Bag 32CM BLUE LIN EPSOM PHW

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

As always, another one of my fab finds! Hermes 32cm KELLY in the NEW BLUE LIN BLUE GREY color. THE

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu Lin Togo with Palladium Hardware 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu Lin Togo with Palladium Hardware 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu Lin Togo with Palladium Hardware 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

: Hermes Model: Birkin Handbag Bleu Lin Togo with Palladium Hardware 35 Exterior Material: Leather Hermes

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu Lin Togo with Palladium Hardware 30
Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu Lin Togo with Palladium Hardware 30

Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu Lin Togo with Palladium Hardware 30

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Palladium Hardware 30 Exterior Material: Leather Hermes Color: Bleu Lin (Blue) Interior Material: Leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu Lin Togo with Palladium Hardware 30
Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu Lin Togo with Palladium Hardware 30

Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu Lin Togo with Palladium Hardware 30

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Palladium Hardware 30 Exterior Material: Leather Hermes Color: Bleu Lin (Blue) Interior Material: Leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu Lin Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu Lin Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu Lin Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Hermes Color: Bleu Lin (Blue) Interior Material: Leather Hardware Color: Palladium Brand Code: P Square

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

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Located in Palm Beach, FL

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Late 1990s Gianni Versace Couture Gold Metal Mesh Backless Gown

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By Gianni Versace

Located in New York, NY

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Christian Dior Saddle Limited edition Russia Anniversary Saddle by John Galliano

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By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Livingston, NJ

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By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

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Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly 20 Rouge de Coeur Swift Osier Wicker Palladium Hardware

Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly 20 Rouge de Coeur Swift Osier Wicker Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

This Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly, crafted in 2020, is a delightful fusion of traditional craftsmanship and whimsical design. This exquisite bag combines Rouge de Coeur Swift leather wit...

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Hermes Ostrich Skin Constance Long Wallet

Hermes Ostrich Skin Constance Long Wallet

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Ostrich Skin Constance Long Wallet Sapphire blue Ostrich skin with large 'H' closure in palladium hardware. Front flap opens to tonal, partitioned interior with card slots a...

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Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17

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By Cartier

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...

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By Christian Dior

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

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By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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$5,800

H 7.88 in D 1.38 in L 11.42 in

Hermès Customised Heron Jige Elan PM

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

- Burgundy leather trim - Fold flap - Custom hand-painted heron design - Signature “H” tab closure - Tonal stitching with contrast edging - Includes original box (damaged) - Stamp K ...

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Hermès Customised Jige Elan PM Black

Hermès Customised Jige Elan PM Black

$5,800

H 7.88 in W 11.42 in D 1.38 in

Hermès Customised Jige Elan PM Black

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

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By Chanel

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By Hermès

Located in Berlin, DE

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Hermès Kelly 20 Mini Noir/Black Alligator Matte Gold Hardware

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By Hermès

Located in Berlin, DE

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By Hermès

Located in Forest Park, GA

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Hermès for sale on 1stDibs

For Hermès, what began as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen would eventually grow into one of the most storied fashion labels in the world. In 1837, German-born French entrepreneur Thierry Hermès opened a saddle and harness purveyor in Paris. Gradually, the house extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and modernist jewelry to pillows and handbags.

The first top-handled bag ever produced by Hermès was the Haut à courroies, which made its debut in 1892. A tall bag secured with a folded leather flap (fastened with bridle-inspired straps), it was designed to transport riding boots and a harness.

As the world made the switch from horse to automobile, the bag adapted, becoming a multifunctional travel satchel instead of a designated saddlebag. Today, 120 years later, the HAC remains in Hermès’s line — and its distinctive flap and clasping straps have laid the groundwork for some of the house’s other iconic bags.

In the 1930s, Robert Dumas (son-in-law to Émile-Maurice Hermès, Thierry’s grandson) designed a smaller, trapezoidal take on the flap bag with a handle and two side straps. Later, actress Grace Kelly, then engaged to Prince Rainier of Monaco, is said to have used one of these bags to conceal her pregnancy during the 1950s. Because she was photographed constantly, the coverage catapulted her handbag to international popularity.

In 1977, Hermès officially renamed the model for her, and the Kelly bag was born. Each Kelly bag takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches owe solely to one Hermès artisan.

Robert Dumas was also responsible for another one of the brand’s most iconic offerings: the launch of its first silk scarf on the occasion of Hermès’s 100th anniversary in 1937. Based on a woodblock designed by Dumas and printed on Chinese silk, the accessory was an immediate hit.

Today, vintage Hermès scarves, typically adorned in rich colors and elaborate patterns, serve many functions, just as they did back then. Well-heeled women wear it on their heads, around their necks and, in a genius piece of cross-promotion, tied to the straps of their Hermès bags. Kelly even once used one as a sling for her broken arm.

In 1981, Robert Dumas’s son Jean-Louis Dumas, then Hermès chairman, found himself sitting next to French actress and musician Jane Birkin on a plane, where she was complaining about finding a suitable carryall for the necessary accoutrements of motherhood. After the two travelers were properly introduced, Birkin helped design Jean-Louis’s most famous contribution to the Hermès canon: the Birkin bag, a roomy, square catchall with the HAC’s trademark leather flap top and the addition of a lock and key.

Owing to the brand’s legendary commitment to deft, handcrafted construction, the Birkin is an investment that is coveted by collectors everywhere.

While the Kelly and Birkin may be standouts, gracing the arms of everyone from royal heiresses to hip-hop stars in the past few decades, the handbags are but a small part of Hermès’s fashion offerings.

Since the 1920s, the brand has produced some of the most desirable leather goods in the world. There’s the Constance bag, a favorite of Jacqueline Kennedy, the recently relaunched 1970s-era Evelyne and, on the vintage market, a slew of designs dating back to the 1920s.

Good design never goes out of style. Find a variety of vintage Hermès handbags, day dresses, shoes and more on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Handbags-purses-bags for You

An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.

Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.

“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bagBirkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”

First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.

They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”

From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.

Questions About Hermès
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Hermès is so special for a few reasons. The French luxury house is one of the most storied fashion labels in the world and has a rich heritage that dates back to 1837.

    Hermès began in Paris as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen. The house later extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and jewelry to pillows and handbags.

    Hermès artisans spend years honing their craft as apprentices before they produce Hermès pieces in premium materials. For example, the Kelly bag, which was named in tribute to one of its biggest fans, Grace Kelly, takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches are made by one Hermès artisan. Each Birkin tote is also hand-sewn according to Hermès’s centuries-old saddle-stitching technique, and its exotic leathers, a variety that includes ostrich and crocodile, are subsequently painted and polished by house craftsmen in France.

    On 1stDibs, explore a selection of vintage Hermès handbags and accessories.